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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,425.75, 4,737.26 and 3,271.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,425.75, 4,737.26 and 3,271.04 is: 4,523.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,425.75 : 4,737.26 = 3,271.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,425.75/4,737.26 = 3,271.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,425.75x = 4,737.26 × 3,271.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,425.75x = 15,495,750.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,495,750.60/3,425.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,523.32

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